Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators (Revised)

Barker, Elaine; Kelsey, John

doi:https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-90r

NIST SP 800-90 Rev. 1

Withdrawn on January 23, 2012. Superseded by SP 800-90A

Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators (Revised)

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Date Published: March 2007

Supersedes: SP 800-90 (06/13/2006)

Author(s)

Elaine Barker (NIST), John Kelsey (NIST)

Abstract

This Recommendation specifies mechanisms for the generation of random bits using deterministic methods. The methods provided are based on either cryptographic hash functions, block cipher algorithms or number theoretic problems.

Keywords

Deterministic random bit generator (DRBG); entropy; hash function; random number generator

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https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-90r
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Document History:
03/14/07: SP 800-90 Rev. 1 (Final)